Forum: Australia
04-19-2013, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 6,781
Thanks
Mine has arrived Thanks
James
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Forum: Australia
04-17-2013, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 135
Views: 6,781
Cheers
Thanks Oliver I appreciate the effort you have contributed, and the stress you have certainly sustained.. I am looking forward to putting mine to use shortly.
Thanks again
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Forum: Australia
04-06-2013, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 6,781
Cheers
Thanks for the reply Oliver.
I know the speed of delivery is not related to you.
I am appreciative of your effort.
Cheers
james
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Forum: Australia
04-05-2013, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 6,781
Thanks Eagle,
I appreciate the offer. I was...
Thanks Eagle,
I appreciate the offer. I was wanting to work on fitting the bladder into my carry system. I am considering a ride that will need vstrom to carry a full tank plus 32 litres.
Some...
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Forum: Australia
04-05-2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 135
Views: 6,781
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Forum: Australia
03-31-2013, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 903
Sava
I use Sava MC 23 Rockthrower, around -$230 for the pair delivered. Only available for 18" rear though and 21" front. They go good on tar and they grip good on dirt,they last as well- and they are a...
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Forum: Australia
03-12-2013, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,490
Vstrom
Suzuki vstrom, ugly bike but can be easy changed- the big front "bull ant head" cowling comes off , a little tidying and- hey presto- there it is.
I own one and the ugly actually, becomes OK after...
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Forum: Australia
03-09-2013, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 362
Cheers
This ride looks like the sort of route I like. Until I am in there stuck and pushing, then I hate it. Than after I am out I swear never again, but secretly I enjoyed it, and would go again at the...
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Forum: Australia
03-07-2013, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 362
Hmmmm. That sounds interesting but perhaps...
Hmmmm. That sounds interesting but perhaps outside my current plan. If a landcruiser cant get up, then they are outside what I have in mind[At the moment].It sounds more like a job for an XR600 or my...
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Forum: Australia
03-07-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 362
Kilprotay Road
I am looking at riding from Bellbrook,up nulla nulla creek rd, along the Kilprotay rd, and trying to get to horseshoe rd and over to Thora.
Does anyone have knowledge of this area please?
Cheers...
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Forum: Australia
03-07-2013, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 402
Info
The gate is locked, but a key can be obtained from Apsley motors[Walcha] I think. NPWS will charge you and each person for the privilege, camping is not permitted in the hut but you can camp...
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Forum: Australia
02-26-2013, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 6,781
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Forum: Australia
02-26-2013, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 543
Air leak?
Look for air leaks,
use detergent or WD 40 or aerostart with extreme care.
Spay around the carb and inlet manifold and see if the revs change.
If they do look for where and fix it.
Especially...
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Forum: Australia
02-14-2013, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 332
Bike
Perhaps it would be helpful to know the actual bike you are renting? Your preference for dirt or tar surface?
and a ball park description of your skill and experience level. It is easy to become...
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Forum: OZ Vendors
02-12-2013, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 805
Views: 74,744
My 2 Bob
I have no affiliation or axes to grind.........Sava MC 23 tyres on my 1000cc Vstrom are superior to E09 Dakar, they are cheaper and hookup in the dirt better. I got 5000 km from the rear[140/18"] and...
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Forum: Australia
02-03-2013, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 6,781
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Forum: Australia
12-29-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 846
I am Keen
Thanks Greg, I am interested in this ride, and look forward to saying 'gidday'.
Cheers
Scott
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Forum: Australia
12-21-2012, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 10,083
Mine came today
Mine came today, Thanks Keith and Merry Christmas to everyone....
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Forum: Australia
12-20-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 10,083
Waiting
I paid on the 6/10/12 and I am still waiting.........and waiting .....and waiting.......
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Forum: Australia
12-20-2012, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,290
xr 400
XR 400- and either convert to electic leg or learn to kickstart
OR DRZ 400
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Forum: Australia
12-19-2012, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 690
Apsley
Apsley Hotel is great!!!
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Forum: Australia
11-19-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 932
Riding
Hello I am not from your area, but there is some really good riding down that way. I think there is a wrecked WW2 bomber up in the bush in an area[ kinda moss vale ish]called Meryla?? The spelling...
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Forum: Australia
11-14-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 274
Thanks Boxer,
I am blasting up the Hume as...
Thanks Boxer,
I am blasting up the Hume as fast as I can.
The son and I fly into Tulla on Saturday arvo. Buy a car and drive home to Newcastle in time for work Monday. No time for nothin but...
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Forum: Australia
11-13-2012, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 274
Accomodation north of Melbourne
I am seeking advice on some pub[ or otherwise] accommodation[and a feed] a couple of hours north from Melbourne. Anywhere up to Albury would be fine.
Thanks for the help
and Cheers
Scott
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Forum: Australia
11-08-2012, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 10,083
Me too
Here is the email I recieved from Keith regarding the breaker
Hi James
We are waiting for a couple of parts to be made by our engineer, I have pointed out the urgency of these parts and he...
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Forum: Australia
11-05-2012, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 252
Views: 9,960
And there is a good reason for that
It comes as no surprise to me, and,without a doubt...... the vstrom should be at the start- in the lead- and vstrom still going strong at the end [and way beyond].
It is also known the only way to...
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Forum: Australia
10-04-2012, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,313
My 2 Bob
My Missus gets on the back of the vstrom in dirt and she goes good. The bike has a gearsak rack and she kinda stands/wedges herself back there somehow. The bumps jar her back if she does not stand[I...
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Forum: Australia
09-28-2012, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 10,083
Count me in
Count me in....
I have been sorry I did not buy one when the guy was selling, so if there is another opportunity......
Cheers
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Forum: Australia
09-09-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 922
My 2 Bob
Check the vstrom specific forums ie-stromtrooper and vsri- they will have info for you.
Parts shark is a good source of OEM parts at a sensible price.
Kreem is a good rusted tank repair/ treatment,...
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Forum: Australia
09-02-2012, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 776
Done and dusted
Thanks to all for the input.... the ride has been done and dusted. As Fogo says just lift the chain, shut the gates. It looks like more good riding if the Hunter main trail[RH at the fork in the...
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Forum: Australia
08-27-2012, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 776
response
Thanks for the replies,
is it a matter of stopping at the house and asking, or is it more complicated than that??
Last time I went through the gate it had the same greeting, so is the sign [and...
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Forum: Australia
08-27-2012, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 776
Commission road putty help please
Hello, I want to go for a ride up the commission rd from, appletree flat- jerrys plains, I note some riders went to the TTT that way can I ask for some report on the access and condition of this...
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Forum: Australia
08-22-2012, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 431
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Forum: Australia
08-22-2012, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 431
Kowmung River
Has anyone crossed the Kowmung recently? I am looking at the wisdom [or otherwise]of heading through the river crossing on my way to the TTT rally? Recent information would be appreciated, thanks...
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Forum: Australia
07-31-2012, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 5,596
Mr Chris
Well fella- I read your post, a couple'a times- and my 2 bob points you at Yamaha wrf 250. I am not as big as you but I am gettin there[weight wise]. I read that you are a not so accomplished dirt...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-12-2012, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 2,226
Views: 453,952
fantic 240 head
fantic 240 trials air cooled head wanted please PM me if you can help....
Cheers James
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Forum: Australia
07-11-2012, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
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Forum: Australia
07-11-2012, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,262
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Forum: Australia
07-11-2012, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Hot start
I am unfamiliar with these types of carby-is the hot start[under] the rubber cable boot,located above the choke plunger?? I have a cable for this and I intend using the hot start cause I guess it...
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Forum: Australia
07-11-2012, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
I hope you paid less than a hundred
I looked plenty and no way could I find anything for less than 1 hundred. Wear will be in the slide and or needle/needle jet combination. I cannot detect abnormal wear but if it is untuneable then I...
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